The Manitoba government is investing in Indigenous-led initiatives to open about 400 new addictions treatment spaces later this year, aiming to provide culturally appropriate support for First Nations communities facing substance abuse issues. Addictions Minister Bernadette Smith emphasized that these programs not only offer care but also help restore relationships, break trauma cycles, and strengthen […]

A new facility in downtown Kitchener, part of the Making Home project, aims to offer relief to those experiencing homelessness. Located at 97 Victoria Street North, the project is run by The Working Centre, a non-profit focused on assisting people with unemployment and homelessness. The building includes 44 living spaces, a medical centre, and a

Pikangikum First Nation has launched a multi-million-dollar infrastructure project aimed at enhancing food access, creating jobs, and boosting the local economy. In collaboration with Bison Modular, ESB Construction, and Cobra Enterprises, the initiative will include a 19,500-square-foot modular grocery store with a pharmacy, hardware section, laundromat, prep kitchen, a motel, a 50-seat diner, and various

A report evaluating London’s response to homelessness highlights the city’s progress but stresses that more funding from senior governments is needed. The Whole of Community System Response (WoCSR), created in 2022, has led to the establishment of two homeless hubs and the construction of 93 supportive housing units, with over 300 more planned or under

Montreal is launching its first modular housing units with support services to address the growing homelessness crisis. Located on the former Hippodrome site in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, the 27-unit facility aims to provide safe, stable housing for individuals waiting for social housing. These units are designated for those without substance abuse or severe mental health

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé visited Neskantaga First Nation last week, where he was confronted by the harsh realities faced by the community, including the longest-running boil-water advisory in the country, which has lasted 30 years. Dubé was met by children holding signs calling for clean drinking water, a medical center, an ambulance, and a new

Mayor Josh Morgan of London is pushing to establish a temporary emergency homeless shelter by the end of 2023 to address the city’s growing homelessness crisis. The plan involves setting up a “60 micro-modular shelter site” intended to provide urgent relief, as homelessness is seen as a public health and safety issue. The shelters are

The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) is honoring the late Ta’an Kwäch’än Elder Shirley Adamson by dedicating the Family Preservation Wellness Centre in Whitehorse to her. The facility, now named “Zhürá” in her honor, provides short-term and emergency housing for Indigenous women and families, including those fleeing abuse or recovering from addiction. It also

A mobile mammography service in northwestern Alberta is playing a crucial role in increasing breast cancer screenings among rural and Indigenous communities. The service, operated by Primary Care Alberta, travels to remote areas, providing screenings to individuals aged 45-74. Barbara Goodswimmer, an elder of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, credits the mobile clinic with saving

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation) in northwestern Ontario has enacted the Trespassing and Safety Naaknigewin law to combat drug trafficking and related violence within its community. This law allows the Chief and Council to issue trespass notices to individuals engaged in illegal activities, such as drug dealing, unauthorized hunting, and squatting. Non-band members can